Process for sterilizing articles and providing sterile storage environments
January 5, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3549528 3704096 3912451 Apparatus for sterilizing fluids with UV radiation and ozone Disinfecting solutions for hydrophilic contact lenses Laser disinfection of fluids enhanced by gas bubbles Method for decontaminating and cleaning ocular prostheses, particularly contact lenses, and device for implementing such method Sterilizing apparatus for ophthalmological devices Sanitary device High efficiency ozone generator for sterilizing, bleaching and the like InventorsApplicationNo. 583695 filed on 01/05/1996US Classes:422/22, Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic radiation134/901, CONTACT LENS250/455.11, Source and object encasement (e.g., sterilizers)422/24, Ultraviolet422/28, Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance422/40Process of storage or protectionExaminersPrimary: Warden, Robert J.Assistant: Thornton, Krisanne Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61L 002/00AbstractA process for producing a sterile article in a sealed container during a continuous production process. In a preferred embodiment, a contact lens is immersed in an ozone-containing solution within a container during a continuous lens packaging process, and the lens and container are subsequently subjected to ultraviolet radiation. This process sterilizes the contact lens and lens container in order to maintain the contact lens in a sterile environment during shipping, handling, and storage.Field of SearchUsing direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic radiationUltraviolet Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance Process of storage or protection Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid chemical And rack, support or handling means Including rack, support or handling means Apparatus closure operates means immersing article or material in liquid chemical Including gas generating means CONTACT LENS WITH CONTENTS TREATING With reactive chemical Telescoping Body treatment (i.e., surgical, but not cosmetic) FOR BODY TREATMENT ARTICLE OR MATERIAL (I.E., "SURGICAL" OR THERAPEUTIC TYPE) | |
